Chrysanthemum Seeds - Shasta Daisy
Flower Specifications
Approximate seeds per pound: 436,000
Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3 - 9
Height: 32 inches
Bloom Season: Summer
Bloom Color: White
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.2
Deer Resistant: Yes
House Plant: No
Latin Name: Chrysanthemum Maximum
Planting Directions
Temperature: 70F
Average Germ Time: 15 - 30 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: 1/16 inch
Sowing Rate: 4 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 10 pounds per acre
Moisture: Keep moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 15 - 18 inches
Care & Maintenance: Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Maximum Shasta Daisy) - Start Chrysanthemum seeds to grow this old-fashioned favorite! Chrysanthemum Maximum Shasta Daisy is a mainstay in the perennial flower garden with its large white blooms and yellow centers. Shasta Daisy is a very popular wild flower that will grow in all regions of North America. Chrysanthemums are very easy to establish from flower seeds, and Shasta Daisy flowers are great for cutting and the butterflies love them. Chrysanthemum likes to grow in full sun and well-drained soils. To prolong the bloom pick off flowers as soon as they fade. To prevent overcrowding, divide Shasta Daisy plants after three or four years of flowering.
Shasta Daisy plants are ideal for a wild flower garden's edge or are attractive in butterfly gardens or combined with other perennials or annuals. For cooler climates with short growing seasons, start the Chrysanthemum Daisy seeds indoor 6 - 8 weeks before frost season is over. For warmer climates, sow the Shasta Daisy seeds directly outdoors into prepared beds in the spring after danger of frost has passed. Sow the wild flower seed on the surface and keep moist. Shasta Daisy flowers will not bloom the first year, but grow slowly to get established. It will then be a prolific bloomer in successive years. Shastas are one of the best daisies to grow from wild flower seed!